The court said Thursday that some of the stocks demanded by Lee Maeng-hee were left to him by late Samsung founder Lee Byung-chull.

Still, it said the 10-year statute of limitations on inheritance claims had already expired.

Meanwhile, a lawyer who represents Lee Kun-hee said family reconciliation is possible if sincerity is confirmed, though he questioned sincerity, citing the elder brother's call for reconciliation through the media. (Yonhap)